Gain an understanding of the basic elements of music. This series shows how elements such as melody, rhythm and texture create an infinite variety of sounds and serve as expressions of culture. The series presents themes such as music and the environment, music as cultural memory, and how technology changes music.

1. Sound, Music and the Environment

2. The Transformative Power of Music

3. Music and Memory

4. Transmission: Learning Music

5. Rhythm

6. Melody

7. Timbre: The Color of Music

8. Texture

9. Harmony

10. Form: The Shape of Music

11. Composers and Improvisers

12. Music and Technology